Climate Insights for Altamira

Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico

Hottest
May
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low40°F low
Wettest
July
121 mm rain4.8 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 498 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 121 mm of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.The climate in Altamira is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 19.6 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Altamira is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, June, April. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 12°Min: 5°FebMax: 24°Average: 15°Min: 7°MarMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 9°AprMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 11°MayMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°JunMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 16°JulMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°AugMax: 26°Average: 20°Min: 15°SepMax: 24°Average: 19°Min: 14°OctMax: 24°Average: 17°Min: 11°NovMax: 23°Average: 15°Min: 8°DecMax: 21°Average: 13°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 69°FAverage: 54°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 74°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FMarMax: 79°FAverage: 64°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 52°FMayMax: 86°FAverage: 72°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 84°FAverage: 72°FMin: 60°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FAugMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 59°FSepMax: 76°FAverage: 66°FMin: 57°FOctMax: 76°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FNovMax: 73°FAverage: 59°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 70°FAverage: 55°FMin: 42°F
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Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Altamira vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 54°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 10mmFebPrecipitation: 10mmMarPrecipitation: 4mmAprPrecipitation: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 18mmJunPrecipitation: 54mmJulPrecipitation: 121mmAugPrecipitation: 87mmSepPrecipitation: 117mmOctPrecipitation: 44mmNovPrecipitation: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 9mm
Precipitation
0in2in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.4inFebPrecipitation: 0.4inMarPrecipitation: 0.2inAprPrecipitation: 0.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.7inJunPrecipitation: 2.1inJulPrecipitation: 4.8inAugPrecipitation: 3.4inSepPrecipitation: 4.6inOctPrecipitation: 1.7inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.4in
Precipitation

Altamira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 498 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 121 mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 4 mm. That's 117 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Altamira is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 19.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0.2 in. That's 4.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 12km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 11km/hJunWind Speed: 11km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 9km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Altamira is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Altamira is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan12°54°F
Feb15°58°F
Mar18°64°F
Apr20°68°F
May22°72°F
Jun22°72°F
Jul20°69°F
Aug20°69°F
Sep19°66°F
Oct17°63°F
Nov15°59°F
Dec13°55°F

The best time to visit Altamira is during March, April, May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 36 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Altamira is during March, April, May, June, August and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.4 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 40°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Altamira based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
5 °C40 °F
21 °C69 °F
11 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
7 °C44 °F
24 °C74 °F
12 km/h7 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
26 °C79 °F
12 km/h8 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
11 °C52 °F
28 °C82 °F
13 km/h8 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C60 °F
29 °C84 °F
11 km/h7 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
15 °C59 °F
26 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
121 mm4.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
15 °C59 °F
26 °C80 °F
10 km/h6 mph
87 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
14 °C57 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h5 mph
117 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
11 °C52 °F
24 °C76 °F
9 km/h6 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
23 °C73 °F
9 km/h6 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C42 °F
21 °C70 °F
10 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in